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Very true. Other TV and radio stations are packed with people who weren't good enough for the BBC. And then there are a few genuine stars that earn a higher commercial premium by making the switch, but those numbers are small. Mark Saggers is one that always intrigued me. Thought he was...

That is very good. Right up there with the disappointing sales of 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' by David Brent (Juxtaposition Records)

In a weird kind of way, I think the BBC are happy with the 'gender pay gap' row as some kind of lesser of two evils. They have led the story on both the web site and radio stations with that angle. Maybe better than 'they're all grossly overpaid'?

That is your view. I don't share it. It was intended by the govt to have everyone slagging off individual presenter salaries, and bringing pressure on the BBC over future funding. And you only have to read this thread, or look elsewhere, to see it is 'mission accomplished'. And as you may have...

You're winning non sequitur prizes all over the shop. WTF has any of that that got to do with what I think? And you are aware that the BBC doesn't make 'company profits'?

That's a joke, right? Lord Falconer - a fierce critic of the establishment? He was as much in the BBC-bashing Daily Mail's pocket as this govt.

Jason Mohamed is sort of the male Clare Balding. Not really my cup of tea, all a bit oily and gushy, but you can't say he doesn't work for his money. Would cheerily present the opening of an envelope, and a permanent presence on TV/radio.

You have to question the govt's motives for ordering this. It is simply a free hit for the BBC-bashers out there, one they have gleefully accepted. It's just another way of putting pressure on a great institution. Of course we'll all have our views on individuals and their salaries, based...